TrayKnight

11 minutes ago, october said:

Even if the color difference is a printing variation, it wouldn't make sense for them to look that way. The two covers should have been printed at close to the same time, if not back-to-back. The color mix to make that blue would have been the same. The fact that it's the interior cover that's lighter and not the exterior makes it even worse. 

100% fake I think, given the seller's reputation, the enlarged staple holes, inconsistent wear, and printing difference. Sorry that happened to you.

 

 

 

Thanks Andy.....you live and learn. Lucky for me this was my first and only purchase from this guy. The worst thing is he'll continue doing similar deeds to unsuspecting collectors. As a comic book hobbyist, you have to continually educate yourself...…..or you will eventually get got. 

2 hours ago, Lazyboy said:

That's printing, not fading. But yes, color differences also fail to inspire confidence in its legitimacy.

So you're saying there's a chance 😁

2 hours ago, dhgladiator said:

The thing that caught my eye quickly, was that the “#1 collector’s item issue” artwork seems to be more faded on the second cover as though it has seen more light exposure than the outside cover, which doesn’t make sense if it has been covered by the outer cover all this time. Someone else can let me know if I’m wrong...

As I was taking the pictures I noticed that as well. When I purchased this book I didn't know much about double covers and how to identify fakes.....or for that matter that a person could or would go thru the trouble of creating one. The boardies teach me something everyday.....wow.

Just now, BlowUpTheMoon said:

I think this answers your question.  The two covers should have the basically same artwork showing at the edges. 

Yep! Dang!!!!! 

14 minutes ago, Lazyboy said:

Let's just say that, if I had to bet, I wouldn't be betting on it being manufactured like that.

You’re probably right....I’m beginning to think that I’ve been had by this guy as well. If I’m not mistaken I paid around $160 for this book.

7 minutes ago, BlowUpTheMoon said:

Thanks for the pictures. Agreed that the bottom staple looks wonky. 

Was looking for a picture like this, to see how the art matches up. 

 

Try these....I noticed a small stain on the bottom right corner of the outer cover that doesn’t touch second cover.

13 minutes ago, ADAMANTIUM said:

Those are some big holes around the staple, that woul happen to an inner cover, if staples were popped to add a cover and reattached....

Experts will be along soon I hope.... 

That's what I was thinking when I pulled it out and started to re-examine it....Thx

On 5/15/2020 at 7:25 PM, BlowUpTheMoon said:

Let's see the book. 

What do you think about this double cover copy?

On 6/17/2016 at 5:46 PM, kav said:

Spine looks pretty rough to be calling it a 9.0

I swear this is the reason I'm moving further and further away from using Ebay. Over the past few years I have gradually moved to just using a handful of sellers.....and those guys are mainly boardies…..(hints) how I found out about the boards.

1 hour ago, jbpez said:

Iron Man 55

CGC 7.0

White pages!!

1st Thanos...

$550

Take per PM

4 minutes ago, BlowUpTheMoon said:

Let's see the book. 

I'll see if I can find it....This was maybe a year and half or two years ago. After that purchase I never used them again.

On 10/31/2019 at 10:29 AM, BlowUpTheMoon said:

After seeing a ton of double covers, I know that the positioning of the artwork and the cut of each cover are usually identical to one another. 

I purchased a double cover from them a while back...….you guys have me wondering if I need to go back and examine that copy closer

On 10/30/2019 at 8:40 PM, slym2none said:

Thank you, I have now added this person to my blocked list as well.



-slym

I purchased a few books from them a few years back.....they were no where near the grade that they were listed at. I just direct messaged them to make them aware of the mistake. Little did I know....

5 hours ago, justin said:

I also want to make a note that if I were to come across another graded book I really want, I will sell one of the other 16. The goal is to always have only 16. it makes you weigh the importance of a purchase. Prevents you from buying just because. You really have to think about it

1 hour ago, jbpez said:

Avengers 47

CGC 6.5

1st Dane Whitman

$125

Will Take per PM.....

53 minutes ago, jbpez said:

X-Men 94 

CGC 6.5

New X-Men begin!

$350

GPA $396...last sale...$465!!

I'll Take

I bought a Vampire Tales magazine from Srezvan….Super fasting and secure shipping and the book was in excellent condition!

Just now, october said:

ASM 122 (copy 1)

6.5

$125

Dents along spine.

 

Take

3 hours ago, october said:

Ok, that's all for today. That's also all of the golden and atomic age comics for the thread. 

Tomorrow: 75-100 keys and high grade OO Marvel silver age. 

May have taken all my shots too early.....Dang!

1 minute ago, october said:

SS 3

3.0

$100

Take

Just now, october said:

Spotlight 2

4.0/4.5

$70

1" upper split. 

Take 

Just now, october said:

DD 168

4.0

$50

Take

3 minutes ago, fastballspecial said:

Punisher 1 Newsstand NM/NM- 9.4/9.2 - $3.00

Take

54 minutes ago, GACollectibles said:

Moon Knight #1 $10 would be nice NM- or better but has small impact back cover upper right that resulting in slight tear

Back Cover

  Reveal hidden contents

 

Take